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Summary of Contents for Mentor Engineering BBX
- Page 1 Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
General Precautions ...........................2 FCC Compliance Statement (USA) .......................4 FCC Class B Part 15...........................4 Required Items ..............................4 Installation..............................5 General ...............................5 BBX Mounting Plate ..........................7 BBX Connections ..........................8 Cabling ..............................9 Communications Device ........................10 Antenna Installation ..........................10 RF Radiation Specs .............................12 FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Rules ....................12 How to Comply with FCC SAR/MPE Guidelines ................12... -
Page 4: Introduction
Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product. CAUTION The BBX unit should be serviced by qualified trained personnel only. Attempting to remove the cover or disassemble the product could expose you to dangerous high voltage points. - Page 5 BBXHardwareInstallationGuide 1_3.doc November 25, 2004 Page 3 of 16 WARNING To avoid the risk of electric shock, never expose this product to water or operate in a high humidity environment. Never use the product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink, swimming pool or in the rain). WARNING Do not attempt to operate a damaged device.
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Page 6: Fcc Compliance Statement (Usa)
REQUIRED ITEMS For a typical installation in a vehicle, following items will be needed: • BBX Unit BBX Power cable(s) • In-line Cable Fuses • • Mounting Plate and Thumbscrews Mounting Plate Hardware (Not Supplied) •... -
Page 7: Installation
BBX. Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit. - Page 8 BBXHardwareInstallationGuide 1_3.doc November 25, 2004 Page 6 of 16 Figure 1: Typical System Schematic ♦ ♦ Suite 230, 2891 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary Alberta, T1Y 7K7 Phone: (403) 777-3760 Fax: (403) 777-3769...
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Page 9: Bbx Mounting Plate
BBX does not have an interactive user interface and thus can be installed out of sight (i.e. under a car seat, or in the trunk). Installing the BBX out of sight not only increases the aesthetic properties of the installation but also limits the access by drivers and passengers to the cabling. -
Page 10: Bbx Connections
Page 8 of 16 BBX Connections The cable cover on the BBX unit can be removed by hand or by using a flathead screwdriver to loosen the two screws. Removing the cable cover gives access to the BBX interface points, which are detailed below. -
Page 11: Cabling
The BBX has a USB Slave Port located under the BBX cable cover. In order to fit the USB cable under the BBX cable cover, a short over-mold USB cable must be used. This cable is available in several lengths from Mentor. -
Page 12: Communications Device
BBX. Communications Device The BBX can use a variety of communication devices. In radio systems, this will be an external mobile radio with its accompanying antenna. If a data system such as GPRS, iDEN, CDPD, etc. is being used, then the communications device will be a modem (which may be internal in the BBX). - Page 13 WARNING The BBX, when equipped with an internal modem, must be used with a Mentor authorized antenna in order to comply with FCC regulations. Improper antenna selection or positioning may result in excessive RF exposure which can harm the user.
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Page 14: Rf Radiation Specs
In order to comply with FCC SAR/MPE Guidelines the antenna must be placed a minimum of 25 cm from the vehicles edge. To accomplish this, and to ensure optimum antenna performance Mentor Engineering recommends that antenna be installed in the center of the vehicle rooftop. - Page 15 BBXHardwareInstallationGuide 1_3.doc November 25, 2004 Page 13 of 16 final device configuration cannot be met due to occasional non-essential operating conditions or requirements. An example statement is shown below. “Warning: To meet the FCC RF exposure requirement for mobile transmitter end products, ensure that the antenna is at least 25 cm (10”) away from the user, or nearby persons, when transmitting.”...
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Page 16: Basic Operation
Programming Cable is inserted. General Handling and Maintenance Care should be taken in handling BBX to prolong product life. Caution should be used to prevent liquids from entering any openings on the unit. Liquid spills could seriously damage the internal contents of the unit. -
Page 17: Bbx Technical Data
BBXHardwareInstallationGuide 1_3.doc November 25, 2004 Page 15 of 16 BBX TECHNICAL DATA Voltage Supply voltage 9 - 32 volts Current Consumption † Input Current Draw (mA) Voltage Standby Equipped ¥ Peak Temperature Range Operating -30 to +65°C -22 to +149°F WARNING Operation at temperatures outside this range in not recommended. - Page 18 BBXHardwareInstallationGuide 1_3.doc November 25, 2004 Page 16 of 16 NOTE Mentor Engineering Inc. reserves the right to change circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. Please ensure you have the most recent revision of this document. ♦ ♦ Suite 230, 2891 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary Alberta, T1Y 7K7...
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